Gerrit Cole

Summary: After facing one more than the minimum through three innings, Phillies starter Ben Lively surrendered a hit to opposing pitcher Gerrit Cole with the bases loaded, bringing in two runs and giving the Pirates their first lead at 4-2.

The runs were unearned but they were all Pittsburgh would need the rest of the way.

A one-out triple from Josh Bell started things in the fourth and cut the Phillies' lead to 2-1. A David Freese sacrifice fly made it 2-2.

The Phillies did damage early with Daniel Nava leading off in the first with a single and getting driven home two batters later on Maikel...

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